Massage, sauna and cold plunge in Santa Monica. Sunscreen not included.
Short answer: a 50-minute massage at a Santa Monica day spa starts around $180, and a sauna-and-steam pass can be as low as $50. On ResortPass, Burke Williams lists a 50-minute massage from $180 and EMWell at the Fairmont Miramar lists a spa and fitness pass from $50 (a 60-minute massage plus spa pass from $180). Equinox’s spa lists a 50-minute massage with club access from $225, and ONE Spa at Shutters lists a 60-minute custom massage from $220.
Santa Monica sells itself as sun, pier and a very photogenic jog. Your hamstrings did not read the brochure. Here is where to get the knots out, sit in a sauna or take a cold plunge, with the prices and hours each source actually shows.
$180
50-min massage at a day spa, from Burke Williams Santa Monica, price includes fees (ResortPass listing)
$50
spa and fitness pass, from EMWell Spa at the Fairmont Miramar: saunas, steam rooms and fitness center (ResortPass listing)
$220
60-min custom massage + pool, from ONE Spa at Shutters on the Beach, Swedish or deep tissue (ResortPass listing)
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From each business’s own page or license record, checked November 2, 2026. Prices and hours change, so confirm before you go.
Body & Wellness in Santa Monica compared
Place
Type
From
Hours
Booking
Burke Williams Day Spa4th Street
Day spa, sauna, steam, cold plunge
$180 (50-min massage)
Closed Tue–Wed; to 10 PM
ResortPass listing
The Spa at Equinox Santa Monica EastBroadway
Club spa, sauna, cold plunge
$225 (50-min massage + club access)
—
ResortPass listing; ages 18+
ONE Spa at Shutters on the BeachPico Blvd
Hotel spa, steam room
$220 (60-min massage + pool)
Tue–Sun, 9 AM–5 PM
ResortPass listing
EMWell Spa at Fairmont MiramarWilshire Blvd
Hotel spa, sauna, steam
$50 (spa pass)
Daily, 10 AM–6 PM (7 PM weekends)
ResortPass listing
Santa Monica Proper Recovery SuitesWilshire Blvd
Cold plunge, dry sauna, red light
—
—
Book a treatment as a non-guest
Willow SpaSanta Monica Blvd
Day spa, enzyme bath
—
—
Phone 310-453-9004
Tikkun Holistic Spa4th Street
Korean-style day spa, saunas
—
Daily, 10 AM–8 PM
Call
Cha SpaWilshire Blvd
Spa, massage, reflexology
—
—
Phone (562) 607-3259
“—” means the source we checked doesn’t list it, not that the place never offers it.
Where to go
Body & Wellness in Santa Monica
No paid placements. Each place is here for a stated reason, with the source we checked on November 2, 2026.
Burke Williams Day Spa
Day spa
Cold plunge
Open to 10 PM
Day spa with sauna, hot tub, steam room, cold plunge and an indoor pool, plus massages and facials.
Why it’s here. Published prices and a full amenity list (sauna, steam, cold plunge) at a Santa Monica address, with late closing hours Thursday through Sunday.
50-minute massage from $180 (fees included). ResortPass also lists a 50-minute facial from $180 and an 80-minute facial from $245. No general day-pass price is shown on that page.
Book through the ResortPass listing. Check in at the front desk with your confirmation and a photo ID. Cancellation windows are on each experience page.
Club spa with an outdoor pool, hot tub, dry heat sauna, men’s and women’s saunas and steam rooms, and a unisex cold plunge.
Why it’s here. The massage comes with access to the club’s sauna, steam, hot tub and cold plunge, all listed on the booking page.
Price
50-minute bodywork massage plus club access from $225 per adult. Price includes fees. Food and drinks are sold on site and valet parking is available for a fee.
How
Book through the ResortPass listing. Ages 18 and over only. The page shows no hours, cancellation or guest policy, so confirm those when you book.
Spa and fitness pass from $50. Infrared sauna plus red light therapy plus spa pass from $62; 60-minute massage plus spa pass from $180. All prices include fees.
Hours
Mon–Fri · 10 AM–6 PM Sat–Sun 10 AM–7 PM.
How
Book through the ResortPass listing. Bring your confirmation and a photo ID to the hotel front desk. The page lists no age or guest policy.
Two recovery suites (Hyperion and Soma) with cold plunge, dry sauna, red-light therapy, compression therapy and private showers.
Why it’s here. Private-suite cold plunge and sauna in one booking, and the hotel says non-guests can book in. Prices are not published, so call first.
How
Non-guests can use the Recovery Suites by booking a treatment. The page lists no prices or suite hours; the fitness center is open 24/7. A Proper Club membership covers the wider facility. Surya Spa is across from the fitness center, but the page names Ayurvedic therapies and does not list massage.
Where
700 Wilshire Boulevard (entrance on 7th Street), Santa Monica, CA 90401
Tropical-themed day spa with a garden setting, cabanas and a dry enzyme bath.
Why it’s here. A garden-setting spa with a dry enzyme bath. It appears in Metrosource’s directory of local LGBT-friendly businesses; we could not confirm current prices or hours, so call first.
How
Call 310-453-9004. Prices and hours are not shown here: the only price list we found is a Time Out page dated 2013, so confirm current rates and days open by phone.
Locally owned spa offering massage, reflexology, nail care and tea house service.
Why it’s here. Listed in the City of Santa Monica’s local business directory, with a street address and phone. The Santa Monica spa guide notes it has three locations in town.
Paraphrased from public discussions, with links. Not endorsements.
What does a massage in Santa Monica cost?ResortPass lists $180 for 50 minutes at Burke Williams, $220 for 60 minutes at ONE Spa and $225 for 50 minutes with club access at Equinox. Many spas here show no prices on the pages we could read, so call first. ResortPass: Santa Monica spas ↗
Can I use a hotel spa if I am not staying there?Often yes through ResortPass, which lists spa passes and massages for EMWell at the Fairmont Miramar and ONE Spa at Shutters. Santa Monica Proper says non-guests can use its Recovery Suites by booking a treatment. Santa Monica Proper ↗
Where can I find a cold plunge or sauna without a full spa day?EMWell’s spa and fitness pass starts at $50 and includes saunas and steam rooms. Burke Williams and Equinox list a cold plunge among their amenities, bundled with a treatment. ResortPass: EMWell Spa ↗
Before you book
Make the first visit easy
Check the therapist, not the logo
In California, CAMTC certifies individual massage therapists. Ask for your therapist’s CAMTC number and look it up with “Verify Certification” on camtc.org.
Mind the closed days
Burke Williams lists Tuesday and Wednesday as closed, and ONE Spa lists treatments Tuesday to Sunday only. Check the day before you plan around a spa.
Say what you want in one line
“Deep tissue, firm pressure, lower back and hips, go easy on my left shoulder.” Specific beats polite.
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FAQ
How much is a massage in Santa Monica?
ResortPass lists 50-minute massages from $180 at Burke Williams and $225 with club access at Equinox, and a 60-minute massage from $220 at ONE Spa. Several spas, including Tikkun, Cha Spa and Willow, publish no prices we could read.
Where can I get a sauna in Santa Monica?
EMWell Spa at the Fairmont Miramar lists a spa and fitness pass with saunas and steam rooms from $50. Burke Williams, Equinox and Santa Monica Proper also list saunas, and Tikkun lists dry and wet saunas.
Are Burke Williams and the hotel spas open every day?
No. Burke Williams lists Tuesday and Wednesday as closed, and ONE Spa lists spa hours Tuesday to Sunday. EMWell lists daily hours.
Is a massage license required in Santa Monica?
We did not verify city rules. CAMTC says its certification is voluntary under state law, and you can check any therapist with “Verify Certification” on camtc.org.
Listings checked November 2, 2026. NOCTI is not affiliated with the businesses listed and receives nothing for listing them. Ratings and reviews belong to their platforms; follow the links to read them. This guide is general information, not medical advice.